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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
The recipient of the award will have the chance to attend the 6-week Sound Documentary International Summer Programme hosted by ENS Louis Lumière, in France, addressed to young professionals of the audio-visual field (authors of blogs, podcasts, or any other audio project).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The department centers on advocacy and providing access to legal representation and resources for immigrants, including DACA recipients.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Without action from Congress, recipients could see a 28% reduction to their monthly checks.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
The recipient of the award will have the chance to attend the 6-week Sound Documentary International Summer Programme hosted by ENS Louis Lumière, in France, addressed to young professionals of the audio-visual field (authors of blogs, podcasts, or any other audio project).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The department centers on advocacy and providing access to legal representation and resources for immigrants, including DACA recipients.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Without action from Congress, recipients could see a 28% reduction to their monthly checks.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Recipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recipient. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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recipient
noun
re·cip·i·ent
ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt 
: one that receives
the recipient of many honors
recipient
adjective
Medical Definition
recipient
noun
re·cip·i·ent
ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt
: an individual who receives biological material (as blood or an organ) from a donor
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